Super voting sites, or “early voting on steroids” as Bay County Supervisor of Elections Mark Andersen calls them, allows county elections offices to continue early voting procedures through Election Day.
Read More »Business Owners Optimistic Following Increased Unemployment Tax Rate
The increase in unemployment tax could be drastic for business owners who may already be facing the financial hardships resulting from the pandemic.
Read More »Florida Legislative Black Caucus Town Hall Highlights Feb. 1 Data: African Americans Make Up Only 6% Of Vaccinated Floridians
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, African Americans make up 16% of the population in Florida. But as of Feb. 1, only 6% of the over two million Floridians vaccinated are African Americans.
Read More »Judge Reaches Partial Decision Supporting Alachua County Growth Management Area Amendment
Two remaining counts of the complaint center on declarative and injunctive relief, arguing Alachua County’s charter amendment is unconstitutional based on Florida state law. The cities involved in the challenge will now decide whether to appeal the decision or await a final resolution of the remaining two counts.
Read More »A Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Could Be Coming to Gainesville
Community Spring is working with Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe to develop a full-scale guaranteed income pilot for families in need.
Read More »Florida Lawmakers Propose Body Camera Pilot Program For Lowell Correctional Officers
Yvonne Hinson recently proposed a state house bill to push for use of body cameras at Lowell Correctional Institution.
Read More »Marion County Prohibits Use of Gambling Machines at Internet Cafés
The Marion County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to prohibit the use of simulated gambling devices for commercial purposes. The county sheriff’s office recommended the action because of what it said was an increase in violent crimes because of simulated gambling devices at internet cafés. According to the ordinance, simulated gambling …
Read More »Bradford County Delays Until April Its Search For A County Manager
Until then, the county’s nine departments will continue under the oversight of Will Sexton, the county attorney and interim county manager. It also solidified plans to set up meetings with nearby current and former county managers to gain more insight into the search process.
Read More »Two Candidates Qualify In Each Of Gainesville’s Two 2021 City Commission Races
Friday marked the end of the qualifying period for Gainesville's two opening city commission seats.
Read More »Bradford County Unsure Whether To Search For New County Manager
Bradford County’s last day with a full-time county manager was Dec. 31. No one knows who the next one will be – or if and when the county will look for the next one.
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